Sunday, July 26, 2015

Summer is a great time to get playful with your look and one way I like to switch it up is with accessories. This summer I've loved adding ONYX's Signature Leather Ear Cuff because it's edgy and works with so many outfits.

Each one is a handmade, one-of -a- kind custom brass ear cuff with genuine leather, spike, and 14 karat chain designed to be worn on the right ear. Needless to say, I was psyched to see PR considered my pink addiction and sent me one with gorgeous bright pink and white accents.

Retail: $150.00

At first, it was a little intimidating trying to figure out how to put it on, but it only took me a few minutes (and if I can do it anyone can).

Directions for wearing:

Align flattest part of the metal cuff behind top of right ear. Twist counterclockwise around ear in one gradual downward motion. Metal is adjustable to fit securely and comfortably

Wearing it was easy and comfortable, and the best thing about it-- no pierced ears needed! Anyone can rock one of these. I wish these had existed when I was younger before I had pierced ears, because I was always jealous of the girls with the long, dangly earrings.

The soft leather straps add that pop of color and the chain and spike give it that funky flare. It's perfect for your next rooftop happy hour, or for lounging in style on the beach!

The cuffs are also available in sterling silver and you can snag one here

Friday, July 24, 2015

It makes me sad to think the summer is basically half over < massive sigh>, but not to worry, this month's Beauty Box 5, Summer Night Out themed box is here to keep the party goin! For those of you that don't know, BeautyBox5is a monthly subscription that selects five beauty industry favorites and delivers them straight to your door. There are various subscription options to chose from, but my lucky self receives a complimentary box each month in exchange for my thoughts :)

"You know when it's so hot that you can't even think about getting ready? We feel your pain. instead of slaving away at your vanity, swipe on sparkle for your nails, lips, and body and spend more time out on the town, soaking up beach vibes, or just sitting pretty near the A/C unit. Wherever you spend your warm summer night, you'll look so colorfully cool"- BB5

Let's check them out...

Love Life Skin Love Life Skin Collection

Retail: $25.00- $30.00 1.oz- 1.7 oz.

OFRA Lip Gloss: Sunshine

Retail: $12.95

Pur~lisse Flash Tattoos

retail: $9.00

Nanacoco Nail Polish: Choco Spark

Retail: $3.00

OFRA Lip Liner: Nude

Retail: $13.00

Overall, I was happy with the products. I'm always down for some Nanacoco products and I love flash tattoos!! They're the perfect summer accessory. I'm also partial to the soft pink ORFA lip liner, it's very natural looking which I love.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

I've always had difficulty coloring my brows, mainly because as a red head, it's tricky to find a color that matches and looks natural. And since my brows are ridiculously light, adding color is really the only way they stand out, regardless of their shape.

Which is why, I was eager to try ecobrow Defining Wax , created by celebrity eyebrow stylist; Marco Ochoa. It's the first line of mineral based, 100% natural makeup for eyebrows whose formula blends and diffuses easily into the brow hair, and contains silica for oil absorption as well as nourishing Vitamin E. It is also paraben- free which is always a good thing!

Retail: $26.00

The color breakdowns help you pick a close match (list is below). The color I chose to try was "Rita", designed for auburn, ginger, and strawberry red hair (ie; Julianne Moore, Jessica Chastain and Christina Hendricks).

Since I'm mostly used to applying with pencils, I figured I might have some issues controlling the placement of the product, but it was surprisingly easy. The color is buildable, but after testing it on my hand, I could I tell it was nicely pigmented. So I made sure to start with a light layer, applying it with the angled tip of the applicator, and kept adding until I felt satisfied. I used the bristled end to start blending it out. Even though it's considered a wax, the texture was creamier and more pliable so blending was a breeze.

I applied around 7am and the color was still visible by the end of my day around 5pm. It definitely wore better then the pencils I've been using, which usually end up fading or rubbing off.

Before

After: Color Rita

Overall, I loved this. It made such a difference and it's great to finally have a color that works with my face. ﻿﻿

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